Steve spent most of his childhood in Keene. After graduating from Keene High, he went on to receive his undergraduate degree from Cairn University (formerly Philadelphia Biblical University) and his graduate degree in pastoral counseling from Liberty University.

 

He met his wife, Barb, while they were in college and have been married for more than 47 years. They have three grown children and three grandchildren.

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Over the years, Steve served as a youth pastor in western New York and as lead pastor of churches in New York, Maine, and New Hampshire. Steve and Barb recently retired from full-time ministry but reside in Keene and continue to serve here at Elm City on a part-time basis.